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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1883
Page
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The text notes that Junketer Chandler’s journey aboard the Talapoosa costs taxpayers ten dollars per hour and that he pushes for a lengthened run under pressure.
The Maine legislature will convene in an extra session on Wednesday. One member, Col Eben Webster of Orono, has died since adjournment of the regular session. The Nashville Banner says Bayard is the Democrats sole potential presidential candidate, though the paper criticizes its own stance.
The Boston Post reports Holman as a presidential candidate would cause Republicans to howl while Democrats would howl for joy at his election, reflecting a partisan flare in the Providence Press.
In a little more than two months the successor to Gov. Butler will have to be chosen. We wish it were more certain than it is that he will not be his own successor. The current history of the government shows that only strict economy or honest frugality prevents public service from erosion by lavish spending.
The battle for the title tightens as five of eight clubs remain in contention. Cleveland leads with 48 wins and 29 losses while Philadelphia trails with 14 wins and 65 losses, leaving plenty of suspense for the stretch run.
Paul Strobach, Alabama Republican and U S marshal, faces charges of stealing government funds. The case is described as having ample proof to convict, labeling Strobach as a powerful Alabama figure likened to a pocket Mahone and prompting calls that the Republican party must go.
The New York World notes Butler’s enemies push renomination despite assurances from his friends that he does not seek a second term. It warns a forced bid could make him appear as an aspirant to an office he would decline.
A cable despatch reports that at 3 o'clock yesterday morning the French steamship St Germain collided with the English steamer Woodburn in the English channel. The Woodburn went down with 18 crew drowned while the St Germain arrived at Plymouth disabled and landed passengers and survivors from the Woodburn. The Woodburn sailed from the Orient to Liverpool, the St Germain from Havre to New York.
The prospect of Gov Butler nominating a colored man to a Charles Town district court unsettles Republicans. If confirmed, only one Democratic member of the executive council would vote yes. The colored vote in Boston would largely swing to the Democratic ticket, except for portions at the customs house and post office.
Anxious Massachusetts Republicans welcome Henry L. Pierce back to Boston after his voyage from England. The piece mocks his supposed feat in the political whirlpool and urges him to test a dummy before attempting any bold act.
The Sun and World and Star condemn the move. The Brooklyn Eagle likens it to a tale of an Irish servant girl told a mistress not to spill milk, and the servant replies that she has brought back only the broken pieces, a moral inaction echoed in the controversy.
Sheriff Clark of this county retires after a quarter century in office, having shown efficiency, fidelity, and intelligence. He maintained discipline and treated detainees with fairness, leaving behind many friends and few enemies. There's talk of him running as a citizens candidate for mayor, though he is unlikely to return to public life or risk his popularity in a strongly democratic Boston.
Early yesterday a fire in a three story wood tenement in Thatcher's court killed five people. The top floor blaze started in a kitchen and spread rapidly. Four victims perished from burns or suffocation and a fifth died after jumping from a window. Police probe blame for the deadly blaze amid conflicting origin stories.
A Premium Republican National Committee member for Alabama and U S marshal Paul Strobach is alleged by Justice Department officials to have begun a pattern of theft. Investigators say he may have stolen about 250 dollars and face removal to prevent political repercussions. The Swedish mill dispute and Chiricahua prisoners also appear in this broad Washington despatch with calls for cautious handling and foreign agreement.
In San Francisco on August 26 the De Molays won the first prize in the Knights Templars drill with a prize vase valued at about $1,000 less than the Rapier commandery chosen column. The Rapier commandery took the onyx column for second prize and St Bernard's the Silver globe for third. Two prizes remain for next year's tourney of the state commanderies.
Elmira N Y Aug 26 Col H C Hoffman committed death by his own hand in Horseheads taking strychnine He told his wife he had carried the poison for 10 years Antidotes were given but failed to save him He was 56 and long prominent in Chemung county serving as assembly member in 1868 1530 and 1881 Derangement of the mind is given as the cause
At St Marys Catholic church in Newport Monsignor Capel preached twice on the resurrection of the widow’s son and on the sacrifice of the mass. Bishop Henducken attended and confirmed 200 children. Large cathedral collections were taken with significant Protestant contributions.
Three young men, Nathan Freeman and Henry L. Mitchell, both of Cam- were involved in a fatal incident reported in Pougkrepise on August 26. Authorities described the event as a theft gone wrong leading to a deadly outcome.
A blaze in the two upper floors of No. 6 Thatcher's Court, owned by Ellen Dolan, killed four residents and injured others. Three suspects were arrested as investigators consider arson linked to a drunken row. Victims include Mary Savage and her seven month old child, Katherine McLaughlin, and James McLaughlin.
From Yellowstone Park Aug 23 to 25, the presidential party reports a frigid night at 20 degrees and a packed mess tent. They fished the Snake River with a 105 pound total catch, led by the president with seven trout over two casts, before heading into Logan Camp near Lewis Lake. Gen Sheridan bans fishing as they approach Upper Geyser Basin and rest after a 230 mile ride. The party remains healthy and cautious on the expedition.
In Park City Utah a group of masked men stopped railroad workers and forced them to derail a train to Coalville. They seized the jail, abducted Jack Murphy who was held on suspicions of shooting Brennan, and hanged him from a telegraph pole near the station.
News in brief notes a Saturday morning devotional meeting at Chautauqua closes the season. Also reported are arrests in Missouri City linked to Vinita train robbery and malfeasance charges against Michigan Governor Begole for alleged widow’s claim fraud.
London reports the government remains master of the field as the opposition is demoralized and Irish party actions hinder domestic reform. Reactions include calls for unity among Irish and English radicals, with upcoming changes anticipated before the next session. Across foreign affairs, France faces a Tonquin predicament drawing general unease, while incidents in Canton and shipwrecks near Ashant heighten tensions and casualties.
A Laredo dispatch confirms Felipe Cortina with 300 revolutionists was defeated near Taryuco. The insurgent had been reported near Guerr ero, with transmission errors misplacing Queritaro in Tamaulipas. United States District Attorney Guthridge resigns, effective immediately, handing duties to special agent Wiegand amid Hough case probes.
SAVANNAH GA Aug 26 Henry Hertel and wife German shopkeepers were found murdered today in their store on Savannah suburbs. Five Negroes were arrested on suspicion. Hertel was believed to have a large sum of money and may have been killed while defending his property from burglars.
The body of Robert H. Hawkins, lost on the yacht Mystery, has arrived in New York and is at an undertaker's in Brooklyn. He will be buried at Yaphank, L.I., next Friday. The report notes the big raft frame passed safely through.
A Saturday morning fire on Havre street in Boston caused by locomotive sparks damaged a roof, with slight damage. Another blaze at Leverett street, caused by a defective flue, damaged a residence owned by Mary Shields and occupied by Philip McGuire. A third fire at East Eighth street, South Boston, started by children with matches burned a feather bed.
Rochester officials report from county relief and agents that the cyclone path ran west to east about ten miles long. Fifty farms surveyed show every house and barn in the tract demolished with vast stock losses and ruined machinery. County farmer losses exceed 200000 dollars. Rochester relief totals 25000 dollars but remains insufficient as 150 families face destitution. A building association will be formed to channel funds via pro rata distribution, with notes for remainder of improvement costs. Two more deaths among the injured were recorded yesterday.
At low water the Mystery’s hull bottom was checked and cabin contents removed. The hull shows no strike damage except a small port quarter hole likely from towing or after filling. One life preserver and a stopped calendar clock were found. officials suspect capsizing as the most plausible accident cause. No other bodies found.
At a Central Labor Union meeting in New York on August 26, brass workers voted to withdraw after reporters were barred from meetings. A unanimous boycott of the Sun was adopted citing its hostility to workers. Strikes will begin tomorrow on several new building sites employing non union labor.
Ocean Grove New Jersey August 26 Today is described as the greatest day since founding. Dr J P Newman preached to about six to seven thousand in the morning and a beach meeting drew at least 20 000 people of all ages in the evening.
In San Francisco on August 26 the billiard tournament ended with a 600 point balk game for $50 between Schaefer and Sexton. Schaefer won in 19 innings as Sexton scored 327 points. Schaefer’s top run was 125 to Sexton’s 88. The match lasted 1 hour 40 minutes.
Beaufort mayor J W Collins visits north for health. Gov Butler arrives aboard the yacht America and visits arenas. Milwaukee patent lawyer Harold Underwood, San Francisco travelers E Waters couple bound for Japan, Marcellus Eldridge donates 300 to firemen fund. Senator Bowen sells San Juan mines stake for 1,006,000 to M W Cooper. Ex senator Pomroy aside, Maine justice nominee L A Emery linked to Hamlin family firm. French subscriptions for monuments and a Cunard steamer Cephalonia with Seeegenia passengers. Grand conclave ball costumes feature Mrs Dean and other Boston society figures. Insects and pests, patent remedies ad copy fragment.
On Broadway at Wah Lee’s laundry in South Boston a large Chinese gathering drew crowds as locals suspected the annual Chinese Freemasons meeting. The event featured a formal ritual, a drum and gong orchestra, a paid dues ceremony, a feast with ducks and fruit, and police supervision to maintain order.
The Newton Natural History Society held its annual field day with 40 members departing Newton station at 9:30 A M in two four horse barges. Guided by Dr Frisbie the group visited Baker estate in Wellesley Hunnewell grounds and Wellesley College. A collation followed near the woods. Leander Wetherell of Boston gave a talk on New England Bird Life with Special Denunciation of the English Sparrow. A vote of thanks honored Wetherell and the hosts at Wellesley College. Return route via Weston Waltham and Watertown, home by sundown.
At a creditors meeting for W. E. Parker & Co dealers in mens furnishings, Boston, liabilities total about 11500 with 5000 secured by a mortgage on stock. Stock value nominally 9529 45, other assets include fixtures 1290 and leather and shoe goods inventory.
Hon L A Emery of Ellsworth named associate justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Report notes the drowning accident near Wells and the recovery of Greenough Thayer of Cambridge Mass among the victims. Ogunquit beach victims remain unfound as beach patrols continue. An anecdote recalls Sandford Roberts, Bar Harbor’s first hotel keeper, who encountered a guest seeking a feather for a pillow from a hen pen.
A fragmented report lists a cottage burglary at Alton Bay tied to Charles H. Jones and an assault on Overseer W. J. Crawford of R. L. Jones & Co. at Athol. It mentions a grand jury return of $500 bail, malaria traced to tainted water near a cottage, a Hillsboro alibi claim in a murder case, a horse accident in Ports mouth, and jury selections in Salmon Falls and Durham.
William Deal a 55 year old master builder was buried three feet under a Waterbury sand bank on Saturday. He was dug out alive and recovery hopes remain.
A string of local incidents include a jewelry store burglary in Ashland, a drowning at Haverhill, a serious injury at Peabody tannery, a drowned body recovered near Twin Lakes, a suicide attempt near Millbury, a poisoning scare in Brockton, a fatal stabbing in Worcester, yacht Mystery searchers at New Bedford, a Maid en room theft of 100 dollars, and extensive Medway brush fires.
In the Quidnick company case the supreme court Saturday removed the Speen ladies as assignees of William and Amasa Sprague and appointed Gorham P. Pomeroy as new assignee. Also at Berkeley two men attempted felonious assault on 16-year-old Kate McLoughlin. she escaped. Albert G. Groff of Newport reported a Friday robbery of $600 and a gold watch and a chain. police later recovered his clothing while the coat remains missing.
Simon Squires aged 42 burned to death Friday night in Southport after a likely oil lamp explosion set his clothing alight. He ran to the yard and died before assistance arrived. In Fair Havenee, Thomas Clark, a farmhand, intoxicated, attacked Mrs Morton and her daughter with a knife, wounding the mother on the hand and the daughter in the hip, then fled but was captured soon after. Gastrine offered as a travellers remedy for constipation nausea and headaches at $1.
The consolation race at Point of Pines drew a fair crowd with good conditions. Entries included George Lee John McKay James Riley George Gaisel William Elliott James Casey M Argey and Fred Plaisted. Riley declined to row and Guisel withdrew. Lee won in 13m 43s McKay 13m 48s Casey 14m 4s Argey 14m 14s Plaisted 14m 17s Elliott 14m 18s. Officials were Referee Thomas F Keenan Starter Charles H Thayer Timekeeper Leighton Beal. The Riley Elliott match was not run due to rough water.
The Hull Yacht Club held its sixth annual open regatta at the club house on Saturday, drawing 154 entrants and 800 to 900 spectators via the Rose Standish. Prizes totaled $1000 with winners in multiple classes including Maggie, Adrianne, Shadow, Hera, Vanitas, Queen Mab and more. protests were filed over measurements and conduct. Protests hearings set for next Tuesday at 7 o'clock at the club house.
Only one league game this week is in Boston on Tuesday as the Bostons meet Providence. The matchup sets the pace for the local schedule with Providence visiting the Boston arena for a league clash.
Entries for Mystic Park trotting meeting on September 18 close. Lists include numerous drivers and horses led by Dan Mace New York and King Almont H Brooks New York with purses ranging from 1000 to 5000 dollars plus a 2 1/2 mile showcase at Beacon Park including Balch’s 10000 prize fund for two trots on September 13.
The Massachusetts Rifle Association at Walnut Hill reported fair attendance and competitive scores amid a brisk wind. Records show shooters P Sargent A Andrews J H McAlpin James McHenry E Bates S N Mills and others posting solid marks with prize matches and a new police rifle club formation spearheaded by local officials. The Point of Pines plans fall Union Athletic Club meeting and Shreve Crump & Low's displays the restored Columbian bicycle prize cup costing about 1500 dollars by J L S Ipsen, silver and artistically designed.
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